more-inEarlier this month, when disability rights activist Rajiv Rajan booked a shared ride on an app-based cab service, the driver arrived at his home and then refused to take him. Persons with disabilities in the city say that while many cab drivers are friendly and helpful, some create a fuss about wheelchairs. Companies need to conduct orientation programmes to sensitise their drivers on the needs of persons with disabilities, they point out. ‘Carriers can help’“Some drivers do not like it when we have to keep wheelchairs in their cab. Cab services are public services now, and should follow the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, said B. Meenakshi, of Equals, Centre for Promotion of Social Justice.

Source: The Hindu July 24, 2017 00:45 UTC